0000897101-14-001154.txt : 20140815 0000897101-14-001154.hdr.sgml : 20140815 20140815162526 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000897101-14-001154 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140814 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140815 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140815 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DONALDSON CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000029644 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FANS & BLOWERS & AIR PURIFYING EQUIP [3564] IRS NUMBER: 410222640 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07891 FILM NUMBER: 141046781 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 W. 94TH ST. CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55431 BUSINESS PHONE: 6128873131 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 W 94TH STREET CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55431 8-K 1 donaldson143038_8k.htm FORM 8-K DATED AUGUST 14, 2014 donaldson102663_8k.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing  

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2014

 

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

1-7891

41-0222640

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission file number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1400 West 94th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(952) 887-3131

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item 8.01.   Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

 

        On August 14, 2014, Donaldson Company, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Donaldson Europe BVBA – UAE Branch, has entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Technical L.L.C., a manufacturer of gas turbine inlet air filtration systems and replacement filters. The acquisition is expected to close in September, subject to normal closing conditions. Other terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

 

        A copy of the press release that discusses these matters if filed as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report.

 

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c)    Exhibits.

99.1

 

Press Release dated August 14, 2014 announcing the Company’s acquisition of Northern Technical L.L.C.

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 15, 2014

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.

  
  

By: 

/s/  Amy C. Becker

 

 

Name: 

Amy C. Becker

 

 

Title:  

Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated August 14, 2014 announcing the Company’s acquisition of Northern Technical L.L.C.






 

 

 

 

 

 

 EX-99.1 2 donaldson143038_ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 14, 2014

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Thursday, August 14, 2014 Rich Sheffer (952) 887-3753

 

 

 

DONALDSON TO ACQUIRE NORTHERN TECHNICAL L.L.C.

 

MINNEAPOLIS, August 14, 2014-- Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Donaldson Europe BVBA – UAE Branch, has entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Technical L.L.C., a manufacturer of gas turbine inlet air filtration systems and replacement filters. The acquisition is expected to close in September, subject to normal closing conditions. Other terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

 

Northern Technical, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is the Middle East’s largest manufacturer of gas turbine air filter intake systems. Northern Technical CY14 sales are forecast to be approximately $22 million. After completion of this acquisition, Donaldson will manage its Europe, Middle East, and Africa Gas Turbine business from its Abu Dhabi branch office.

 

“The acquisition of Northern Technical reinforces our commitment to growth with a company that is an excellent strategic fit with our existing Gas Turbine Products business,” said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson’s Chief Operating Officer.  “The acquisition will allow us to leverage Northern Technical’s strong Customer relationships in the Middle East, the largest gas turbine market in the world, with significant continued growth expected over the next decade. The acquisition will also broaden our product depth as Northern Technical has unique technology that we will leverage into new, first-fit air intake offerings for our Customers. Northern Technical also has a full line of air filters which we can add to our global product portfolio.”

 

About Donaldson Company

Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our approximately 12,300 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.

 

Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.

 

 

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